According to the ANA Code of Ethics, if a nurse is aware of inappropriate or questionable practice in the provision of health care, initial actions by the nurse should include all of the following EXCEPT
a. expressing concern to the person doing the wrongdoing
b. informing the media
c. informing the head nurse
d. expressing concern to a responsible superior
B
The ANA Guidelines on Reporting Incompetent, Unethical, or Illegal Practices and the ANA Code of Ethics stipulate that a nurse who is aware of inappropriate or questionable practice in the provision of health care should express concern to the person carrying out the practice or to a responsible superior.
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